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May 17, 2023
Vodafone Plans to Axe 11,000 Jobs

Vodafone Plans to Axe 11,000 Jobs

Vodafone Plans to Axe 11,000 Jobs. Telecoms giant Vodafone plans to axe 11,000 jobs as part of a drive to increase profitability.
May 15, 2023
UK Workers Prefer Hybrid Working

UK Workers Prefer Hybrid Working

UK workers prefer hybrid working. Why UK workers prefer hybrid working is the improved work-life balance it offers. Remote work with time spent in the office
May 11, 2023
UK's Gig Economy Workers Earn Less

Over Half of The UK’s Gig Economy Workers Earn Less Than Minimum Wage.

Over Half of The UK’s Gig Economy Workers Earn Less Than Minimum Wage. More than half of the UK’s gig economy workforce is earning less than the national minimum wage.
May 9, 2023
UK Firms Failing to Invest in Tech

UK Firms Failing to Invest in Tech

UK firms failing to invest in tech. A survey compiled by us tech giants slack has revealed that less than a quarter of UK companies are investing in tech to increase their productivity.
May 5, 2023
Workers in Derby Slapped with Parking Tickets

Factory Workers Slapped with Parking Tickets

Factory workers in derby slapped with parking tickets. The tickets advised workers that parking on one side of the road in future would incur fines.
May 2, 2023
Supermarket Giants Face Calls to Slash Prices

Supermarket Giants Face Calls to Slash Prices

Supermarket giants face calls to slash prices. Major players such as Tesco and Sainsbury’s have collected millions in profits over the last 12 months.
April 28, 2023
Mental Health Issues on the Rise

Mental Health Issues on the Rise Say Bosses

Mental health issues on the rise say bosses. According to a new report, business bosses have witnessed a rise in mental health issues at work.
April 26, 2023
Government to Tackle Sick Pay

Ex-Ministers Urge Government to Tackle Sick Pay

Extending the UK’s sick pay system to every worker, from day one of an illness, will benefit workers. The current statutory sick pay (SSP) provision covers
April 21, 2023
Protect Low-Paid Workers Say Investors

Protect Low-Paid Workers Say Investors

Protect low-paid workers say investors. A group of investors is planning to tell company chiefs to protect low-paid workers.
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Disclaimer: To enhance the accuracy and breadth of our coverage, The Workers Union News Service may utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) to augment news and images. While every effort is made to ensure the reliability of the information, please note that the AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be relied on or replace professional advice.

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